Ithaca is a culturally rich city in New York State, known as a college town and boasting. With tourists thronging to the city, Ithaca hotels are numerous, offering budget rooms as well as luxury rooms and suites. Whether visiting the Buttermilk Falls State Park, perusing local farmers markets, boating Cayuga Lake, or visiting the Cornell University campus, most attractions in the in the city can be conveniently reached from Ithaca hotels.

Ithaca Quick Picks and Tips

Cornell University

The Cornell University campus is a major attraction for many tourists staying at hotels in Ithaca. The University campus is home to several historic buildings, including the Andrew Dickson White House, Bailey Hall and many more. The campus' rolling valleys and provides a bird's eye view of the Lake Cayuga.

Major Point of Interest

Buttermilk Falls State Park is a big draw among guests staying at Ithaca hotels. With nine falls, a beach, nature trails, hunting and hiking opportunities, many adventures await.

Museums

The Museum of the Earth on Trumansburg Road, part of the Paleontological Research Institution, offers programs throughout the year that educate visitors on the history of life on Earth.

Dining

The Moosewood Restaurant in downtown Ithaca is a vegetarian restaurant known for its highly innovative dishes and a daily fish offering. The menu changes daily depending on what foods are in season and readily available. Moosewood is located on Seneca Street in the Dewitt Mall building.

Shopping

The Downtown Ithaca Commons is a unique shopping area that guests at Ithaca hotels will enjoy. This pedestrian shopping place has numerous shops, street vendors, entertainers and restaurants that make for a special shopping experience.